About this role
Firetrol Protection Systems is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector to join our Industrial Inspection & Service team. This position is responsible for performing inspections, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems at industrial facilities, including chemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, and terminals.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of fire protection systems, experience working in industrial environments, and the ability to perform inspections independently while maintaining a high standard of safety, accuracy, and customer service.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled inspections and testing of water-based fire protection systems in accordance with applicable NFPA standards and customer requirements.
- Inspect sprinkler systems, fire pumps, hydrants, standpipes, control valves, and associated equipment.
- Identify system deficiencies, impairments, and potential safety concerns.
- Prepare accurate and detailed inspection reports, including equipment information, deficiencies, and recommended repairs.
- Communicate inspection findings to customers, supervisors, and the service department.
- Coordinate system shutdowns, impairments, and testing activities with customer personnel.
- Assist with identifying repair opportunities and providing information needed to develop service proposals.
- Maintain inspection equipment, tools, and assigned company vehicle
- Complete assigned inspections within scheduled timeframes while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Represent Firetrol professionally when interacting with customers and facility personnel.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler and water-based fire protection systems; industrial experience strongly preferred.
- Current Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) RME-I license preferred, or appropriate Texas sprinkler registration and eligibility to obtain required licensing.
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 25 inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.
- Experience inspecting wet, dry, preaction, and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Experience with fire pumps, fire hydrants, standpipes, and fire protection control valves.
- Ability to identify deficiencies, document findings, and communicate recommended corrective actions.
- Experience performing main drain tests, waterflow alarm tests, valve inspections, and other required system testing.
- Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings, system layouts, and inspection reports.
- Experience completing electronic inspection reports using tablets or inspection software.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass customer-required background checks, drug screening, and site-specific safety training.
Industrial Experience & Safety Requirements
- Experience working in chemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Familiarity with industrial safety procedures, including permit-to-work systems and job safety analyses (JSA).
- Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and hazardous energy control.
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements and industrial site safety expectations.
- Ability to comply with customer-specific safety requirements and plant operating procedures.
- Experience coordinating inspections with plant operations, maintenance personnel, and facility safety representatives.
- Ability to recognize hazardous working conditions and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
- Willingness to complete site-specific training and obtain required safety credentials.
Benefits
Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.